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What strategy did Washington employ to prevent the British from having quiet time to rest or make repairs?
What strategy did Washington employ to prevent the British from having quiet time to rest or make repairs?
- Engaging in guerrilla warfare tactics
- Launching airstrikes at night
- Sending spies to disrupt British sleep
- Firing cannons constantly for days (correct)
What prevented Cornwallis and his men from sailing away during the Battle of Yorktown?
What prevented Cornwallis and his men from sailing away during the Battle of Yorktown?
- Damaged sails on their ships
- Position of the French fleet (correct)
- Lack of wind for sailing
- Heavy fog in the harbor
How did the British signify their surrender at Yorktown?
How did the British signify their surrender at Yorktown?
- Marching between the lines of French and Continental troops (correct)
- Burning their military uniforms
- Raising a white flag on their ships
- Surrendering at dawn
What led to the British government's decision to sign the Treaty of Paris in September 1783?
What led to the British government's decision to sign the Treaty of Paris in September 1783?
How many British soldiers surrendered at Saratoga and Yorktown combined?
How many British soldiers surrendered at Saratoga and Yorktown combined?
Why did many British people grow weary of the war according to the text?
Why did many British people grow weary of the war according to the text?
Who was waiting for reinforcements and supplies at Yorktown in August 1781?
Who was waiting for reinforcements and supplies at Yorktown in August 1781?
Where was Washington meeting with French generals while Cornwallis was setting up camp at Yorktown?
Where was Washington meeting with French generals while Cornwallis was setting up camp at Yorktown?
What strategy did Washington use to deceive the British about his next move?
What strategy did Washington use to deceive the British about his next move?
Who reinforced Lafayette's troops at Yorktown with 4,000 soldiers?
Who reinforced Lafayette's troops at Yorktown with 4,000 soldiers?
What action did the French navy take upon arrival that hindered Cornwallis' position?
What action did the French navy take upon arrival that hindered Cornwallis' position?
Why did Washington march most of the French and Continental troops south to Virginia?
Why did Washington march most of the French and Continental troops south to Virginia?
